Spectacle Eye Design

Spectacle Eye Design is a full service optometry clinic with all of the basic eye exams and eye health treatments needed, including Ortho-K for all ages and dry eye treatment for our community in the Austin, TX area.

We also specialize in having the best and most modern optical boutique featuring the latest fashion eyewear from artisan designers from around the world. Our selection of frames are as unique as the individuals who wear them. Many of our frames are handmade and hand polished providing you with a one of a kind look that will enhance your unique personality.

We are distinctly Austin; trendy but not stuffy and fashionable without pretense. We are locally owned and operated, our opticians and optometrist have over 40 years of total experience and are ready to assist you with all your eyewear needs with care and service you expect.

Our optometrist, Dr. Collin Tam, is committed to the very best eye care possible for his patients. His areas of expertise include glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, LASIK and CRT. Dr. Tam’s patients describe him as thorough, clear and deeply caring about their welfare and vision. His volunteer work has taken him to Central and South America, and more locally, to conducting vision screenings for schools in Austin. When not treating patients, he enjoys exploring Austin – especially enjoying the great food!

Have you ever dreamed about having great vision without glasses or contacts?

Ortho-K lenses gently reshape your cornea while you sleep, so you have great vision while you are awake. This amazing technology is available for both children and adults who are tire of hassling with glasses!

You may have Dry Eye Syndrome, a condition that can be treated. After conducting an eye exam, Dr. Colin Tam will recommend treatment, which may include prescription eyedrops, nutritional supplements, or punctal plugs.

You may have eye allergies. Most people who suffer from eye allergies have allergic conjunctivitis - an eye inflammation caused by an allergic reaction to substances like pollen, mold spores or other allergens.

Q&A with Dr. Tam

Dr. Tam Answers Your Eye Care Questions

Can diabetes be seen during an eye exam?

Diagnosis is usually from a routine physical with blood tests, but those who don’t get a check up will notice frequent urination, thirst, hunger, fatigue and blurry vision. The blurry vision is from the blood sugar elevation in the eyes changing the refraction to more myopic or near sighted vision. This vision fluctuates with the blood sugar levels. More severe cases can lead to blindness. It is important to have the eyes dilated and evaluated for leakages of blood or fluids. If there are enough changes, a retinal surgeon can use laser photocoagulation to help stop the leakages. All of this is monitored with a routine eye exam. So if you know of anyone who needs a diabetic eye check, have them see me.

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Our Patients Say it Best!

Dr. Tam is professional, patient and cares about his customers. I have used him, and I have taken my two teenage kids to him as well, and all of us have gotten great service and top-notch, skilled eye care. Several friends of mine have used him and gotten glasses and contacts from him as well, and they all agree. I would recommend Dr. Tam and Spectacle Eye Design without hesitation to all my friends.

5 months ago

5

- Jeffrey B.

eye doctor's office

This is a nice place. I have a some what rare eye disorder called Strabismus. Most optometrists don't really know what it is but Dr. Tam does. Whenever I get glasses it's kind of an ordeal because the eye crosses. I had to go to Dr. Tam multiple times to get things right. It's just how it goes. He didn't charge me anything extra, or treat me any differently. The staff is friendly and it's an all around great place.

6 months ago

5

- Chris N.

eye doctor's office

I got a thorough and accurate exam from Collin.That was just the first instance of Spectacle's attention to detail.
I have astigmatism and the correction in my right eye has to line up properly or I get severe headaches. Cheaper optical houses did not account for the fact that one of my ears is a bit lower, meaning the frames tilted a bit, resulting in headaches and dissatisfaction on my part.
Spectacle balanced the frames and the lenses ahead if time. The correction on my two frames with them has always been perfect, right out of the box.
They also feature a wide selection of stylish and durable frames. I currently wear a pair of Dita frames. They've earned me complements the entire time I've worn them. They're also lightweight and highly durable. I was in a car accident a few months ago and my airbag blasted the frames off my face.
I was sure they had broken but I found the specs intact - and unbent! - in the back seat. I slipped them on and moved on with my business.
Spectacle gets it right, all of it, from the get. The correction, the frames, and the fit. That's why they keep my business.

7 months ago

5

- Rafael V.

eye doctor's office

I had a great experience at Dr. Tam's clinic with up to date technology, knowledge, skill, and friendly atmosphere. My appointment was fast and Dr. Tam was very attentive to my hypersensitivity to light. They also made sure I protected my eyes from the harmful UV rays on my way out, even though I thought it was overcast enough that morning. Thank you for going the extra steps.

9 months ago

5

- Vinh D.

eye doctor's office

The staff at Spectacle Eye Design are extremely helpful, knowledgeable about eye ware, and willing to share their extensive knowledge. The selection of glasses is wonderful and very current. I have so much fun buying glasses now! A whole new world of beauty and self-appreciation has opened up for me as a result of their support and assistance. I highly recommend these professionals. I look forward to shopping here in the future - very much!!!
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10 months ago

5

- Grace M.

eye doctor's office

I'm 47 years old and have never had glasses before. Nervous and anxious about the whole process... I scheduled an eye exam for both myself and my daughter after hearing several people brag about how well Dr. Tam took care of them. I was pleased with the entire experience. The staff and Dr. Tam were very pleasant and there was no pressure to buy expensive eyewear. Options were presented to us... my daughter was actually excited picking out her own Calvin Klein frames! Thank you Dr. Tam for making everything easy and stress free!

10 months ago

5

- Brian P.

eye doctor's office

Dr. Tam did a great job on my exam. Didn't pressure me to buy glasses. The prescription was perfect.